The integration of the Western Balkan countries into the Euro-Atlantic structures is one of the most demanding and forward-looking tasks of Europe today. The future of the Western Balkans will be decisive for Europe
as a whole. The admission of the Western Balkan countries as members of the European Union, however, is conditioned to various factors and intrinsically linked to political developments in the countries themselves. The road to full membership will only be successful in the long run if neighbourhood stability, internal developments, a pro-business environment, and a culture of freedom and democracy flourish.
